Think of business as a game. Lots of competition and a minimum of rules.
Bill Gates
Business is often referred to as a “game,” complete with competition, rules, penalties, and rewards, quite analogous to a sports event. In fact, there are even a number of board games that have business as a central theme, including Monopoly. Online games abound that correlate business to games or competitions. Simulation games such as “Game Corp,” “Frontier,” “Burger Restaurant,” “Stock-o-Mania,” and “Shop Empire” are just a few that are designed for all age groups, from kids to teens and right up to university students.
Unlike board games played with good humor at the kitchen table, business is a game to the death; often financial ...
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